Notable Women in Health Care

Sherry McRill

President and CEO,
Northeast Guidance Center

Most recent education: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Oakland University

Certifications: Limited Licensed Psychologist

Sherry McRill has helped grow the Northeast Guidance Center since she was elected president and CEO in 2014. The organization, which employs about 120 medical professionals and support staff, provides primary and behavioral health care to those in need.

Under McRill’s direction, NEGC projects exceed expectations. The organization last year distributed more than 1,000 coats to children and held an Adopt-a-Child holiday program and a Day of Restoration for 500 homeless people.

The organization has also secured sustaining partnerships, such as those with Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies; Senior Reach, which provides care for elderly adults; School-Based Behavioral Health Initiative, which places an NEGC behavioral health specialist in Detroit Public Schools; and Southwest Housing Solutions, which provides affordable homes for low-income residents.

McRill also supports future medical professionals by inviting interns and residents to finish their degrees at NEGC by volunteering their hours.

“We are grateful for Sherry McRill’s dedication to Northeast Guidance Center and her untiring ability to network with individuals and organizations to better the lives of individuals living with a mental illness,” said Dr. Peggy Trewn, chair of the NEGC Board and faculty member at the Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing.

McRill is committed to industry and community organizations. She is co-chair of the Michigan Behavioral Health & Wellness Collaborative and serves on the Board of the Salvation Army Conner Creek Corps.

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